I've never read a novel, but this is what I imaging a good novel would sound like.

Seeing The Unread Novel - Christian McIntosh

Just Doodling on the keyboard this morning with a few chords and made this. . .  and it made me think of doodling with Crayons on a clean sheet of paper.

Classical Crayons - Christian McIntosh

Set The Tempo - Christian McIntosh

Bend In the Road - Christian McIntosh

Winter Chill Coming - Christian McIntosh

Faith is the action of depending on Hope.  In knowing we are not enough in and of ourselves able to accomplish the good we know could be, our thoughts, given the time, have been confirmed that we are made for better than any and all of us can provide on our own.  The clearest puzzle piece to complete peace to this concept of survival of forever good,  is the Truth proven in the most popular book of all time.  This book has been challenged and never found a failure, like to ones who challenge it or try to live up to it. But the One who inspired it in the hands of weak willed writers, has masterfully placed in it this statement a picture of power beyond all imagination. Leaving us with a full life of saying we know only enough to know a little more. . . 

Combining Truth, Faith, and creativity, we are confirmed in our purpose to live a full life. 

Gen 1 3-5
Then God said, "Let there be light, and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. Then He separated the light from the darkness. God Called the light "day" and the darkness "
 night. And evening passed and morning came , marking the first day. “

The picture I took, shows a cloud that appears to be a hand, placing the light of the full moon in to orbit to separate the light from the darkness, and the song supports this taking place. . .

In Good Hands - Christian McIntosh

This picture by Jean Burns, taken in Chatham, Massachusetts is hard to imagine being any more amazing.  The right place and the right time, is clearly a thing. Best example I have seen, of the perfect view of the sun setting over the water. This song is my attempt to put this perfect picture to music.

Anchoring Sunset - Christian McIntosh

Another Song to put value to this hand made guitar.  My specialty is not guitar but I'm doing my best to show what a great inspiration this home made guitar can give. . . and both of us with our imperfections have music in common.

Long Live The Strings - Christian Mcintosh

What is it about a fire pit that makes us all dream a little, ponder a lot, and let our guard down. One thing is for sure a fire refines anything that is put under the intense heat. . .

Psalm 66:10  For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined.

Fireside Adventure - Christian Mcintosh

One of the Best Guys you ever want to meet, past away last Saturday. If you had never met Joe Taylor, you really missed out.  Most of all things kind and you can easily describe Joe.  For a regular name of "Joe" he was the most unique and faithful friend, father, husband, grandfather, and on and on. Joe knew where he was going and heaven was it.  No remote chance of any other option. Not only knew where he was going, but wanted you there too. Never pushy, alway welcomed you to join him in the best place ever imaginable. 

We will miss you for now, Joe Taylor, Friend of any who needed a friend, and faithful always. 

Knowing Christ is to understand Joe. . .

June Bug - Christian McIntosh

This is Fourth Melody to save the guitar from destruction. . .

This song was played by a genuine West Virginia Native.

Casey Jones - Anonymous 1&2  Guitar Builder and Proformer

This excellent photo of a sunrise over Chatham MA, was captured by photographer Andy Mihail.  What a great image of why early risers benefit the whole day long. Getting this inspiration made it easy to float this melody. . .

Chatham Dory Dawn - Christian McIntosh

Much To Consider - Christian McIntosh

Rather Stand Out In The Rain - Christian McIntosh

This Cool guitar, built by Bob Shortridge has a classic sound.  With a little accent from an electric pickup, it sounds amazing as a solo electric.

Thanks Bob Shortridge for putting your skills to good use and allowing me to use your guitar.

Wood Guy's Classic - Christian McIntosh

Passing Storm - Christian McIntosh

This Gold Finch photo was taken out our front living room window, only 25' away.  This time of year the area is swarming with birds that are taking in all the seeds possible from surrounding plants and trees. Great to see, and hopefully this song shares the experience.

Birds Eye View - Christian McIntosh

This Dragon fly, that my wife snapped a picture of, is a Halloween Pennant.  This made me think of even the small things in life standing done in their own right. . . so here it is, "Standing Tall".

Standing Tall - Christian McIntosh

On the way home one evening I realize so many clawing for the top of their game, and for what? Being alone in a crowd? To know your personal value, is to have only yourself as competition, while helping others around you as WE grow.  God gave you gifts to share and not to weaponize, but for the purpose of all good things. Just live the full life you have. Just live. . . and don’t end up alone. 

      So many travel the "Lonely Road".

Lonely Road - Christian McIntosh

Summer's End - Christian McIntosh

Slice Of The Moon - Christian McIntosh

Day's End - Christian McIntosh

Nightfall - Christian McIntosh

A Time To Listen - Christian McIntosh

Met someone today in an absolutely life crushing experience.  The situation and name I will leave behind.  But on the way home I wondered why people add hardship to others when they have no understanding of just how absolutely devastating someone's life can be.  This is for him. . . the guy I met today, in the mist of tragedy.

Don't Loose Hope - Christian McIntosh

The photo was taken by a friends Daughter that started a rescue for aging dogs. The rescue is called " House of Gino ", look them up. . . 

The photo was taken during the Norther Lights show the other evening. 

This is also my first time ever playing dulcimer and with 30 min practice, it is a very user friendly instrument and I love the sound.

House Of Gino - Christian McIntosh

Just learning a little about a borrowed dulcimer and in my second song, I put it with guitar and piano to get it on the move, while making up "On The Fly".

On The Fly - Christian McIntosh

Crunch Time - Christian McIntosh

This is a mix of a Dulcimer a friend loaned me, a harmonica my Dad gave me, a Guitar a friend made and loaned me, a keyboard I purchased, and 2 hours of just playing with sound. If I only had an empty 5 gal paint bucket in the background. . . wait, be right back!

Complexities - Christian McIntosh

With the 3rd song ever playing harmonica, a friends handmade guitar and my good old Roland FP-30 Keyboard, Our dog Gauge joins in at the end to round off an early morning, sit on the porch and watch the sunrise, song. Gauge was very fond of the harmonica, I must say.

Early Rising - Christian McIntosh

This stunning photo by Suzie Shortt, is from the area of Pond VA, USA. 

This time of year in Virginia is my favorite for great photos and Suzie knocked it out of the ballpark with this one.  Hoping the music does it justice.

Misty Road - Christian McIntosh

Providence Road - Christian McIntosh

This song was inspired by the obviously stunning color of this Fall in Powhatan VA.

Colors Changing - Christian McIntosh

Field Of Motion - Christian McIntosh

Skip A Beat - Christian McIntoh

At 5am, while enjoying routine practice time on the keyboard, I discovered this run of chords and the song came out like this. . . 

The picture I took during Hunting season on new years day a couple years back.

Sunrise Early Bird - Christian McIntosh

*MUSIC BEST WITH HEADPHONES*
- Future movie theme songs. -

Mostly around vocals I saw a piano near by and wanted to play. Unable to process more than a few note on the page at a time, I was never able to succeed at piano attempts until I taught myself one cord at a time. 

I began this journey at age 46, and with no lessons I’ve composed this collection. Each song was completed in an hour as a challenge to stay focused and get better at my expressions. Still not reading music, I enjoy every moment in front of the keyboard. 

You should enjoy what you do and if others do as well, it’s a bonus.

Christian McIntosh

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